Putin says 'ready for war' with Europe, stalls Ukraine peace
Vladimir Putin has halted progress on a US-brokered Ukraine peace deal and declared Russia is 'ready for war' with Europe. Get the latest analysis from Kyiv.
Vladimir Putin has halted progress on a US-brokered Ukraine peace deal and declared Russia is 'ready for war' with Europe. Get the latest analysis from Kyiv.
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Vladimir Putin has dismissed the latest US peace proposals for Ukraine, stating Russia is 'ready right now' for war with Europe. Talks with Trump envoys failed to find compromise.
Vladimir Putin has dismissed a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine after meeting Donald Trump's envoys, warning Russia is "ready right now" for war with Europe. Read the latest analysis.
Vladimir Putin warns Russia is prepared for conflict with Europe, accusing Western powers of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
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Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for conflict with Europe, while Zelenskyy awaits outcome of US-led peace negotiations in Moscow. Latest updates on the Ukraine war.
Vladimir Putin states Russia is prepared for immediate conflict with Europe, rejecting a 28-point peace plan. Experts warn Moldova and Baltic states could be next targets. Read the full analysis.
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